Mobilization plans and naval drills near Portland
Tentative plans call for army forces to mobilize at Fort Adams Greble and Wetherill on June 1 and at the New London Harbor fort to resist an anticipated North Atlantic squadron. The artillery units and rosters are listed, with an arbitration board to meet after battles and report findings. The attacking squadron under Rear Admiral Barker will implement plans by the War College and Naval General Board. The torpedo boats Adder and Moccasin are noted for potential use against Newport.
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Newport
Adams Greble
Portland
Fighty
Fort Slocum
Fort Totten
Fort Hamilton
Fort Hancock
Fort Wadsworth
Fort Washington
Naval War College
Army
Navy
Barker
War College
Naval General Board
Adder
Fire devastates Ottawa lumber yards in suspected arson
May 10 reports say a large fire in Ottawa’s lumber yards destroyed millions of feet of lumber and several mills. Police allege John White, recently released from prison for arson, aided the blaze. water mains failed and firefighters could not stop the flames until late that night. The inferno spread from near the Hull fire site toward Rochesterville, destroying homes and threatening a cliffside area.
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Cotpawia
John White
Hull
Ottawa
Ottawa & Parry Sound Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Margaret
Preston Streets
Division Street
First Avenue
Richmon Road
Parry Sond
Richmond Road
Divison Street
Eity
Rochesterville
Httle
Temperatures Recorded at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
A historical weather snippet notes yesterday's average temperature at Thompson's Spa, 219 Washing Street, with figures showing an average of 58 degrees. It also compares to yesterday's average from a year ago, noted as 15 to 27 degrees.
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Thompson's Spa
Washing’ S
Parecet for Boston and Vicinity Pair 3fonday and Tuesday
Fresh south winds blow over Boston and vicinity with unsettled conditions on Monday and Tuesday. The forecast calls for variable skies and growing small craft advisory risks.
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Boston
Vicinity
Pittsburgh Woman Wounded as Husband Kills Contractor
Mrs Margaret Kountz is seriously wounded after her husband Walter Kountz shot her and killed contractor John Walsh who was escorting her. Kountz, a coal company secretary and former dentist, claims self defense believing Walsh armed. Walsh was a prominent local contractor. Mrs Kountz had been living with him as housekeeper and had sued for non support.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Margaret KE. Kountz
Walter P. Kountz
John KE. Walsh
Walsh
Konitz
Cal Company
Mjhile
Kountz
Vigilant Officer Bitten In Elevated Platform Incident
An epileptic man caused a disturbance on Beach street platform and on the way to Reims station. Patrolman Joseph Hughes fought to restrain him and was severely bitten on the thumb. The wagon stopped. a citizen aided. The assailant was subdued, Hughes treated, and he is expected to recover.
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Beach Street
Reims
Joseph Hughes
Hughes
Pope Receives Kohlsaat Family at Vatican
Rome May 10. The Pope received Mrs Herman Kohlsaat of Chicago and Miss Kohlsaat. The Pontiff expressed surprise upon hearing Miss Kohlsaat speak Italian.
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Rome
Diamond ring awarded to ex Rep Borofsky by Association Tifareth Israel
A committee from Association Tifareth Israel visited ex-Rep. Samuel H. Borofsky at his home and presented a diamond ring as a token of esteem for his work for the society. The committee, led by A. Moss, included H. A. Alken N. W. Wolfson S. Goldberg J. Daniels M. Lewis A. Moss M. J. Cohen I. Heller L. Berenson B. Kuposky H. Roberts S. Shapiro and S. M. Harris.
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Association
Tifareth Israel
Samuel H. Borofsky
Mr. Borofsky
H. A., Alken
N. W. Wolfson
S. Goldberg
J. Daniels
M. Lewis
A. Moss
M. J. Cohen
I. Heller
L. Berenson
Roosevelt Enjoys Restful Sunday at Del Monte California
President Roosevelt spent a quiet restful day at Del Monte two miles from the city. He arrived by train at midnight and rested until morning. He rode horseback along a sea drive with Governor Pardee and officials, attended St John’s chapel, and walked the hotel grounds with Moody Butler and Wheeler. He declined a troop review to keep the day informal.
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Hotel del Monte
Cal
Roosevelt
California
Ward
Fifteenth Infantry
Fort Monterey
Coronel
Pardee
St. John’s Chapel
Moody
Butler
Columbia University
Wheeler
University of California
Funeral for Sergeant Cahill Tomorrow Noon
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company holds a private funeral for Sergeant Thomas Cahill aged 92 who died of bronchitis on Saturday. Rev. Edward A. Horton will conduct the service at noon, with no military display. Interment is in the family lot at Mt. Auburn.
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Thomas Cahill
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Edward A. Horton
Second Church of
Boston
Mt. Auburn
Catholic Jubilee Opens in Indianapolis Bishops Gather
May 10 Indianapolis hosts a silver jubilee mass for Francis Silas Chattard marking 25 years as bishop. Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops Elder Ireland Riordan Keane Farley Quigley lead a large clergy delegation as four thousand people fill Tomlinson Hall for the opening exercises.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Francis Silas Chattard
Cardinal Gibbons
Elder
Cincinnati
Ireland
St. Paul
Riordan
San Francisco
Keane
Dubuque
Farley
New York
Quigley
Chicago
Tomlinson Hall
Revere Police Raid Nabs Crapshooters in East Boston
Police swooped on a crowd of nine alleged craps players in East Boston territory but released them after discovering the raid occurred on East Boston soil. Officers say the group was caught in the act before surrendering.
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Revere
East Boston
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North Atlantic
Medford
Medford Hillside
Nellie Sturtevant
Chester Avenue
Winthrop Street
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Melrose
Theodore Fischer
Nellie Sturtievant
Simplex
Emma Eames
Walter J, Bates Company
Boylston St
Cor Horls
Station 4
Pope
Kohlsaats OF
Borofsky
Sergeant Cahill
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